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Senior Rowing Coach
S
RESPONSIBLE TO
Head of Rowing
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To coach the Senior rowers, working with the HOR to implement the Lady
Eleanor Holles Boat Club (LEHBC) programme, following the LEHBC technical
model. To prepare crews to perform at the highest national level, and to
achieve international selection. Responsible for the transportation of boats
and equipment to rowing training and events.
The aim of LEHBC is to provide a safe supportive environment, where girls
of all ability levels and experience can master rowing to the fullest extent.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
All staff working in the School will have some contact with children and will
therefore be in regulated activity. Staff with teaching duties will be respon-
sible for the pupils that they teach and may also have additional specific
pastoral or other responsibilities for other pupils they do not teach. In ad-
dition, all staff will regularly interact with pupils who may seek assistance
or otherwise interact with them whilst moving around the School. In all
cases, the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the
welfare of the pupils is to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s
safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the
School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions
and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected”
under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with
children.
Lady Eleanor Holles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection
screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Bar-
ring Service (DBS).
COACHING
• To coach highly committed rowers to national standard, setting and implementing
a full training programme (within the boundaries as set by the HOR), including S&C
plan taking into consideration school commitments.
• To track and monitor the progress and development of the Senior rowers.
• Follow a technical model and training structure as set out by the HOR.
• To have a sound knowledge of LEH rowing and sculling techniques.
• To have a sound knowledge of the principles of boat rigging.
• Attend annual training camps including Easter training camps.
• To act as loco parentis for small groups of pupils at away events.
• Prepare crews for national events.
• Attend GB trials as required, including training days.
• Attend every squad training session. No holidays are to be taken during planned
training and racing season.
• Follow all BC policies as set out by the HOR.
• Work successfully and communicate effectively as part of a large coaching team.
ADMINISTRATION
• Assist with all relevant administration relating to the Senior squads.
• Assists with club race entries.
• Write formal reports, as required, for pupils in the squad.
• Take charge of assigned race crew logistics and planning.
• Attend Boat Club meetings.
WORKING WITH THE REST OF THE SCHOOL
• Work closely with the Director of Sport, Heads of other Sports and relevant Head of
Departments, for the best possible outcome for pupils.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety at all times.
• To fully understand the implications of the Health and Safety Policy within the
Boathouse.
• Be aware of the school's own H&S and Child Protection policies and procedures
and adhere to these.
• Seek the advice of the Assistant Head of Rowing (AHOR) on any Health and Safety
matters as required.
COMMUNICATION
• To communicate effectively with teachers, pupils and parents.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• To work the training hours as determined by the HOR, including races.
• Assist with the implementation of the squad training programme.
• Rigging of boats.
• To assist with the transportation of girls and equipment to training and racing.
• Assist with the securing of launches and the BC after sessions.
OTHER
• To be contactable at all times (except when on official holiday) by telephone or
email
• To undertake any other duties necessary for the smooth running of LEHBC as de-
termined by the HOR
• Holidays must be taken outside of training period (as set out by the HOR) and rac-
ing season. Prior agreement with the HOR must be made if taking holiday during
this period.
• To undertake such other tasks relevant to the work or needs of the School as these
needs arise and as may be reasonable requested.
GENERAL
• Take part in such staff training as may be agreed.
• Undertake such other duties which may be reasonably required.
SAFEGUARDING
• Adhere to school policy on safeguarding and updating training as required.
• Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people at the school
in accordance with school policies.
Person Specification
Assessment
Method
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable Application
Form/
Interview/
Reference
Instructor Award Coaching Certificate (or equiva- AF / I
lent) ✓
A sound knowledge of the rowing sport and a sport- AF/ I / R
ing background of relevance ✓
Good watermanship and navigation skills ✓ AF / I / R
Desire to part of a high performing rowing AF / I / R
✓
environment
A proven ability to deal confidently with staff, AF / I / R
✓
students, parents and other users
Power Boat Level 2 certificate ✓ AF / I
BAWLA certificate (British Amateur Weight Lifting AF / I
Association) ✓
AF / I
Trailer towing experience ✓
AF / I
Rigging knowledge ✓
AF / I
Basic boat maintenance skills ✓
AF
Clean driving license including D1 ✓
Excellent organisational and planning skills ✓ AF / I / R
AF / I / R
Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative ✓
The ability to multitask, be flexible and prioritise AF / I / R
✓
workload
AF / I
Ability to utilise appropriate IT to support your work ✓
The ability to work calmly under pressure and AF / I / R
respond positively to varying workloads and ✓
deadlines
AF / I / R
Excellent written and oral communication skills ✓
Hours of Appointment Holiday Entitlement
This is a permanent full-time position for 37.5 hours a You are entitled to paid holiday and bank holidays,
week. This will include working both days at the week- which is 20 days leave, plus 8 days’ bank/public
end and during the school holidays. This does not in- holidays per annum, plus Christmas Closure. The
clude a one-hour lunch break, which is unpaid. Flexi- Christmas Closure is non-contractual. Annual leave
bility of hours will be required, to meet any reasonable is to be taken in school holiday time by agreement
requests of the school in executing the role. with the Head of Rowing. Prior arrangements must
be made if time off is to be taken during races or
Notice Period training periods.
During the 6-month probationary period, the period
of notice will be two weeks on either party. After a
successful completion of the probationary period, the
Pension
notice will be 2 months or the statutory minimum, Non-teaching staff may join The Lady Eleanor Hol-
whichever is greater. les School’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme. This is a
defined contribution pension scheme; provided
the employee contributes 6% of gross salary, the
Salary employer will contribute a further 10%.
The salary for this role will be £31,228 - £35,338 per
annum (dependent on experience).
Other Benefits Statutory Checks
• Membership of LEH Group Pension Scheme (with An offer of employment is conditional on the
life assurance) for non-teaching staff following:
• Free lunches, tea and coffee • Sight of your passport and verification of Right to
Work in the UK
• Health cash plan
• Sight of two other forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence
• Generous occupational sick pay scheme
with paper counterpart, recent utility bill/bank
• Occupational Health Service statement showing home address (and dated
within 3 months)
• Learning and development opportunities,
including financial support for postgraduate study • Sight of the original of your marriage certificate (if
applicable)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sight of the originals of your relevant qualifications
• Free car parking on site
• A check of the Barred List/List 99 check
• Library facilities open to all
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS criminal record check
• Use of 25-metre swimming pool at specified times
• Satisfactory completion of a Medical Questionnaire
• Use of School sports facilities when available
• Check of employment history (including
• Staff receive free or reduced price tickets to satisfactory explanations for any gaps)
attend the excellent school drama and music
productions • Satisfactory replies from your nominated referees.
• School fee reductions for LEH; the school also has • Overseas checks (where applicable)
an arrangement for fee reduction at Hampton
School for boys.
• The school offers a rent or mortgage allowance
subsidy for new permanent teaching/non-
teaching staff who are at the start of their careers
or relocate to the area in order to take up the
post.
An application pack is available from the School’s website by clicking here. Applications must be made
on the School’s own form and should be sent to personnel@lehs.org.uk
CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted.
The Lady Eleanor Holles School
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HF
Tel: 020 8979 1601 personnel@lehs.org.uk
Registered charity no. 1130254
Lady Eleanor Holles is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing
to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and
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